Cambodia Latest News
Recently, the National Payments Corporation of India has officially partnered with ACLEDA Bank to launch Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Cambodia.
About Cambodia
- Location: It is located in the southern portion of the Indo China Peninsula in Southeast Asia.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by three countries namely Vietnam (East and southeast) Laos (Northeast) and Thailand (Northwest).
- Maritime Boundaries: It is bounded by the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest.
- Capital: Phnom Penh
Geographical Features of Cambodia
- Climate: The country is characterised by a tropical savanna climate and monsoons.
- Mountain Ranges: It mainly consists of Dangrek Mountains, Krâvanh and Dâmrei Mountains.
- Highest Point: The highest point in Cambodia is the 1,810 m (5,938 ft) high Phnom Aural.
- Major Rivers: Mekong River
- Lake: Tonlé Sap Lake is a large lake that is connected to the Mekong River.
- Natural Resources: It mainly consists of iron ore, copper, and gold.
- World Heritage Sites: Temple of Angkor Wat and Temple of Preah Vihear (It is dedicated to Lord Shiva).
Source: News On Air
Last updated on June, 2026
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